Range of practical and emotional support for carers and people with care needs. Carer support workers offer respite care in people's own homes, enabling the carer to have a break. Specialist services include the Crossroads Macmillan palliative care service, a young carers project, Take-a-Break group and a social skills group for people with Asperger's.

Support young people aged 5-18 who care for a family member with a disability, mental health, alcohol or substance misuse issues. Run 8 peer support groups throughout Shropshire that meet on a monthly basis, where young people have the opportunity to mix with others experiencing a similar family situation and to have a break from their caring role. Range of activities including camping weekends.

Telephone helpline (116 123) operating 24 hours a day offering emotional support for anyone in crisis. Offers a listening and befriending service to people who are isolated, feel in despair or who are suicidal. The national Samaritans number (116 123) can also put callers through without delay to their nearest unengaged branch.

Information on self-help multiple sclerosis therapy centres across the UK. Online list of local therapy centres. Information also provided over the phone, or by post. Information on oxygen therapy, physiotherapy, dietary advice and other issues.

Combined jobsearch and benefits service for people of working age. Personal advisers assist with jobsearch activities and benefits claims. Access to Jobpoint terminals for information on job vacancies. Part of the Department for Work and Pensions' Jobcentre Plus network.

Assessment of priority need under the Housing Act. Can provide temporary accommodation for those assessed as in priority need - those with children or pregnant, vulnerable because of age (60+), disability or at risk from violence. Also offers general housing advice and information to private and council tenants and homeless people.